Danny O'Brien

Each Tuesday, Maryland football coach Randy Edsall sits in front of the assembled group of reporters and cameramen and begins his news conference with a rundown of the Terps' upcoming opponent and the challenges that team presents for the Terps. This week's introduction focused largely on Michigan State's offense, the high-powered and well-rounded unit Maryland's defense will have to slow down if the underdog Terps (6-3, 3-2 Big Ten Conference) stand any chance of upsetting the 12th-ranked Spartans (7-2, 4-1) on Saturday night at Byrd Stadium. "Very potent offense," Edsall said. "Sixth in the country in total points scored, 44 points per game. Very...

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